Sightseeing Cruises

2.5-Hour East-Side-Tour Sightseeing Cruise in East Berlin

Experience East Berlin from your aquatic vantage point on the river Spree with this ship tour. After more than twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, explore the eastern side of the capital, once under Soviet occupation, and gain new and interesting perspectives on all the recent changes in East Berlin.

Explore East Berlin from the comfort of a tour ship on the river Spree.

See some of the main attractions of Berlin, such as the Berliner Dom, Palace of Tears, Museum Island, etc. in a novel way from your vantage point on the river as you listen to the onboard commentary with the audioguides.

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and have a relaxing time on the waters, since this cruise lasts for about 2.5 hours.

The friendly staff will answer any questions you may pose to them, and they will ensure that you have the best possible experience on the cruise.

East-Side Spree tour cruise

Audio commentory in German and English

Audio guides available in Spanish, French, Polish, Hebrew, Italian & Russian

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
1 Boarding point
Alte Börse
Get direction
Sights covered
Berliner Dom

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Viktorija C
Family
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Jul 2025
Very informative, clean, can order drinks or food, stuf is friendly
Ulrike W
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2025
The tour was interesting, the texts were good. There was no room for us up on deck. We had to sit downstairs inside. Most of the speakers there didn't work. When we ordered, the food had already run out, i.e. we didn't get any more to eat.
Meyer, B
Couple
Verified booking
May 2025
Anna S
Couple
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May 2025
Sven H
Group
Verified booking
May 2025

Enjoy Berlin’s best sightseeing cruise that showcases the best sights in and around the city from your ship on the River Spree. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and have a relaxing time on the waters, since this cruise lasts for 2.5 hours. Discover the many attractions that line the east side of the river and get a different perspective on them from your aquatic vantage point.

Taking place more than twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, this tour traces parts of the border between the two sides on the Spree. You can witness the rapid changes that have taken place on the eastern side of the city after the wall was taken down, and learn more about the wall and life under Soviet occupation.

Catch some unique sights on the cruise and see many of the iconic landmarks of Berlin, such as the Berliner Dom, Fernsehturm, Nikolaiviertel, Marstall, Mühlendammschleuse, Radialsystem V, Energieforum, East-Side-Gallery, Mercedes-Benz Arena, Oberbaumbrücke, Osthafen, Universal, nhow-Hotel, Coca-Cola-Headquarters, MTV, Label 1 and 2, Badeschiff of the Arena Treptow, Molekule Man, Museum Island with the Old National Gallery and Bodemuseum, Monbijoupark, Schiffbauerdamm, Palace of Tears, Parliament and Government District, Central Station, House of World Cultures, countless bridges and many beach bars.

Our fleet of premium sightseeing vessels ensures that you have the best possible views with spacious outdoor decks and vast viewing windows. You have the choice between a convertible ship or a two-deck ship, both of which are guaranteed to give you a grand sightseeing tour. Enjoy the luxury of this cruise and learn more about Berlin in this one-of-a-kind experience.

Additional Information

Please note that the ships are not barrier-free.

Runs daily from 2:45pm to 5:15pm (approx. 2.5 hours).

Audio commentary in German and English.

Audio guides available in Spanish, French, Polish, Hebrew, Italian & Russian.

Facilities: Toilets

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time to ensure a smooth check-in.

Show your Headout voucher onsite to exchange it for your boarding ticket.

Wear weather-appropriate clothing, especially sun protection during summer.

You will receive an email with your mobile voucher soon after purchase.

Meeting point

The meeting point is at the Mooring “Alte Börse”, Burgstraße 27, 10178 Berlin-Mitte.

Getting There

You can reach the mooring by S-Bahn or tram, and the nearest stop is Hackescher Markt